Joining this outfit
I have spoken to more than 1 of this groups pilots.
1) If you join the Airbus, currently it will be only Direct Entry Captains, but the new DFO wants outside F/O's as well, mainly from Indian associated sources.
2) You get accommodation supplied, a 2 or 3 bedroom flat in a 1 star furnished and serviced hotel/residence- WHICH YOU SHARE with someone else, like school or military!
3) You MUST be type rated, be it Embraer 145 or Airbus A320, or G450....
4) If you join, you will be bonded for a minimum of $20 000! Even if you are type rated and experienced. Why? Because they can.
5) YOU WILL NOT TRANSFER ONTO THE AIRBUS FROM THE EMBRAER FLEET!
6) There is most certainly a very enforced and functioning gentleman's agreement between the owner, (a Sheik) and the other airlines within the UAE to block you leaving and going to either EK, the"Unmentionable", Fly Dubai and Arabianair.
7) The assistance for accommodation is not practical to utilise.
8) There is no help with schooling fees, or intention to bring any.
9) A pilot, be it Captain or F/O on the one fleet earns vastly less than the other fleet, but has the same responsibilities.
Before you go there, make sure you are familiar with their contract that they will only show you once you have resigned your current employer and are standing there with no more choice! Short of taking their option of there's the door!
caveat emptor